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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.22, 409.68 and 150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.22, 409.68 and 150.01 is: 224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.22 : 409.68 = 150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.22/409.68 = 150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.22x = 409.68 × 150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.22x = 61,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,455.07/273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.93

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